Front 9 – Not to be missed
This is perhaps a brand that you haven’t heard of. They don’t have a big marketing budget or a lot of fanfare. But they are certainly getting lots of fans. Just about everyone who smokes their sticks becomes a fan. And, what’s not to like. With an education in cigar making from the ground up, these young cigar makers have taken on a family tradition started by their...
Reserva Dorada
When I pulled this stick from the humidor I knew nothing about it. A little bit of research turned up some info. This is a bundle stick, coming in at less than $50 for a bundle of 25. It is made by MJ Frias who is known for flavored cigars. Nevertheless, I examined and reviewed this stick before knowing any of this info. Sometimes it’s best to just smoke a cigar and then find out...
Old Powder Keg – A Good Stick
It shouldn’t be surprising when a cigar company is from Connecticut. After all it is one of the biggest cigar tobacco growing states in the country. And Connecticut shade has wrapped millions of cigars throughout history. Yet, we really don’t seem to think of it as a place for cigar makers. Battleground Cigars, which produces the Old Powder Keg line has been in the area for...
Cipriano – Bellisimo
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. We’ve heard that all of our lives and this cigar was a prime example. I got this stick at the IPCPR trade show in Orlando last summer and it has been gently resting in my humidor since. It rose to the top for no other reason than position recently. And, when I went to do some research I wasn’t able to find out much. At first...
AKA Hybrid – Nothing to Scoff At
AKA is a tobacco company based in Texas. The initials stand for American Kick Ass. That tells you a lot about the sticks. They intend to take it to you delivering great cigars. It’s a refreshing take on the industry where they are right in your face. Still, the cigar has to speak for itself. When I first looked at my stick I was impressed. It had a toothy feel to the medium...
CyB by Joya de Nicaragua
When I was at the trade show last August, the folks at Drew Estate were talking about a new stick that they had. It was made at the Joya factory in Esteli. They called it Cuenca y Blanco after the owner and cigar makers. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the name. So, the stick ws renamed CyB by Joya de Nicaragua. Departing from Joya de Nicaragua’s tradition of crafting only...
